Drayton Memorial

Description of this historic site

The Drayton Memorial, a commemorative monument to the poet Michael Drayton, which was erected in 1972. It is situated on Castle Road, Hartshill.

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Notes about this historic site

1 A modern stone memorial to Michael Drayton bearing the following inscription: ‘MICHAEL DRAYTON POET 1563 – 1631 BORN ON THIS GREEN THIS MEMORIAL SHELTER CONCEIVED BY JOHN SHERWOOD BUILT 1972’ Of stone rubble with a wooden bench inside.
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3 Letter about responsibilty for maintenance.

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  • Timetrail record
  • produced by the Historic Environment Record.
Locations
Hartshill (132)
Subjects
Follies and Monuments (32)
Monuments and Memorials (36)
Monuments, Statues, and Follies (65)
Time periods
Modern Age - 1914 to the present (6895)
Alternative reference number
MWA244

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